Creating a collaborative network for sharing digital resources in science
Official title: CONNECT: Collaborative Network for Nurturing Ecosystems of Common Fund Team Science
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11054664 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating a friendly network that helps scientists share important data and tools, which could eventually lead to better health outcomes for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $593,578 |
| NIH project number | 5U54OD036472-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054664 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in studies that utilize shared digital resources and data for health-related research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in research or do not have access to studies utilizing these digital resources may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a collaborative network that facilitates the sharing and sustainability of digital assets in scientific programs. The team, with over 20 years of experience in data management and cloud computing, will work on transitioning valuable datasets, software tools, and educational materials to ensure they remain accessible and useful. By organizing matchmaking conferences and developing a structured transfer strategy, the project seeks to enhance collaboration and resource sharing among scientific communities. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved access to research data that can lead to better health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the accessibility and usability of critical scientific resources, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on data sharing and collaboration have shown success in enhancing scientific outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for positive impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ping, Peipei — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Ping, Peipei
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.